Program Associate (Field Level Agreements) at World Food Programme

This position is open to qualified Kenyan candidates only. Female candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply.

Duties for the Programme Associate Job

• Under the direct supervision of the CP Liaison Programme Officer and the overall supervision of the Head of Programme Support and Processing, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
• Assist and support the Local Project Review Committee (PRC) to review and follow up on approval of project proposals;
• Act as the Secretary of the PRC meetings;
• Conduct field missions to assist sub-offices in project review and project approval processes;
• Compile inputs from Area Offices for submission to the PRC;
• Review proposals to ensure that the given allocations of food or cash are not exceeded;
• Prepare Field Level Agreements, ensure finalization and monitor their validity;
• Liaise with Cooperating Partners to strengthen partnerships and improve quality of proposals and implementation of agreements;
• Review and reconcile a variety of financial and operational reports;
• Analyse and process requests for a variety of data;
• Prepare periodic reports, statistical information and tables;
• Liaise with other units to resolve issues, clarify or obtain additional information;
• Maintain and update accurate records and files within the field of work;
• Draft correspondence related to the field of work;
• Provide guidance and training to support staff;
• Perform other related duties as required.

Programme Associate Job Qualifications

• Secondary school education, preferably supplemented by courses in human resources, public administration, transport, development economics or other related field.
• At least five years of progressively responsible support experience including at least one year in afield related to programme functions.
• At least one year at G5 level or equivalent.
• Fluency in both oral and written communication in English is a requirement.
• Experience utilising computers including word processing, spreadsheet and other WFP software packages.
• Knowledge of WFP financial regulations and rules, and WFP policies and procedures in the area of work.